Space is still available in the 1st Short Course Meters (SCM) meet of the season!

The 23rd Annual “Super” Swim Meet Presented by the Ford Athletic Swim & Triathlon Club will be held at Brighton High School on Sunday, February 7, 2010.

Entries: $25 if postmarked by Feb. 1 or $35 after Feb. 1

All relays will be deck entered. Swimmers may swim a maximum of 4 individual events and 2 relays.
Only pre-entries will be accepted for the 1500m and 400m freestyle. Relay cards are due 30 minutes
prior to each relay event. You must be entered in the meet to swim on a relay team.

Mail entry form and photocopy of current 2010 USMS card to Jenny Birmelin. Make checks payable
to FAST.

FINA rules apply to SCM meets. Your age on 12/31/2010 determines your age group.

Contact: Jenny Birmelin
E-mail: FASTswimmeet@yahoo.com

For more information see our Flyer / Entry Form.

FAST Members,

It is that time of year and the FAST banquet is quickly approaching. Download the FAST banquet form to be filled out and mailed with a check no later than Monday, January 25, 2010. If you do not sign up by January 25th, please e-mail the form filled out to kelberme@yahoo.com and you will be able to pay at the door.

It was been a very successful year for FAST members and we want to make sure that everyone is recognized for their achievements at the FAST banquet. Please take the time to email your achievements and the achievements of other members to kelberme@yahoo.com. Thank you for your help!

1. First Triathlon (Sprint, Olympic, half Ironman, Ironman, 5)
2. First running race (5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, ultra marathon)
3. First swimming race (1 mile, 2 mile, 3 mile, 10 km, postal, swim meet)
4. Milestone membership (non-consecutive) - 5, 10, 15, 20 year
5. Achievements (placing at HIM or ironman events, qualifying for Boston maraton, etc.)
6. "Paper Plate" Awards (example - wardrobe malfunction, somebody who attends every FAST event, somebody who organizes certain events, "band aid' award, etc.)

Thanks!

Melissa Kelber on behalf of the party planning committee

A quick overview of what is going on this week 1/11/2010 - 1/17/2010

Ongoing - Registration for FAST membership for 2010 is now open at Active.com.  http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1792084

1/1-31/2010 - USAT National Challenge BIKE session continues.  WINNERS! - Dave Z and Julie M are the winners of the 1000 Y raffle!  Prizes should be in Jan 2010. Track FASTs progress on the Race Tracker.  If you would like to join the team, email Lana at sec@swimfasttrifast.com 

1/1-17/2010 - Internal Challenge - Bike more than 100 miles between 1/1-1/17 and be entered for the challenge raffle!

Sunday 2/7/2010 - Get those toes wet before the State meet and join FAST at their annual swim meet.  Entry form available here ENTRY FORM - Swimmers and Volunteers needed!  Contact swim@swimfasttrifast.com for more details.

Saturday 1/16/2010 - Swimming at Schoolcraft - Go get a good workout in and then breakfast at Charley's!

Saturday 1/30/2010 - FAST Holiday Party!
Date: Saturday, January 30th
Location: Carl E Stitt American Legion Hall, 23850 Military Rd. Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127
Time: 6:30pm-midnight. 
Cost: Adults $20, Children 5-12 $5, Under 5 Free.
Reservation includes meal and beverages, and the opportunity to hang out with your fellow FAST Members and nationally syndicated cartoonist Jef Mallett. See his comic Frazz
-RSVP to pres@swimfasttrifast. More info to follow.

1/1/2010 - 1/31/2010 - 2010 USMS 1 Hour Postal Challenge - https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1308&smid=1761

If you have additional events you would like listed, please email them to sec@swimfasttrifast.com 

Hello FAST!

Happy New Year FAST Members!

Lots of news!

0) Be a FAST Member in 2010.

If you have not joined FASTyet for 2010, now is the time.  All paid members will have free access to 2nd Saturday Seminars (unless a separate site fee applies), a free FAST Polar water bottle for new members in 2010 (those who didn't get one in 2009), basic training plans set up for target 2010 races, and much more.

Join FAST at active.com
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1792084

1) F.A.S.T. Holiday/Awards/Silver Anniversary party, Save the Date!

- Carl E Stitt American Legion Hall, 23850 Military Rd. Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127
- Saturday, January 30th
- 6:30pm-midnight.
- Adults $20, Children 5-12 $5, Under 5 Free.
- Reservation includes meal and beverages, and the opportunity to hang out with your fellow FAST Members and nationally syndicated cartoonist Jef Mallett.
- RSVP to pres@swimfasttrifast. More info to follow.

Don'ft forget to submit your photos for the club video/slide show!

We need your race/training photos and videos (if you have them) to make our
yearly FAST club video.  Best way to get them to Ken Gutowski is via CD disk. Alternative ways include sending Ken the link to the site you have them posted or send them to via email as an attachment. (treas@swimfasttrifast.com)

2) Results from General Membership meeting.

-The Fall General Membership will be available on the FAST website. 
-Highlights included the modification of the Bike Box rental policy, and the announcement of 2nd Saturday Seminars.  These monthly seminars will be held for FAST members on or around the 2nd Saturday of every month starting in February.
-  Elections of officers for 2010 were also held. I would like to thank all of those who have served FAST in 2009, those who accepted nominations to be an officer for FAST in 2010, and those who will serve as officers in 2010.

Your 2010 FAST Officers will be:
-    Cheryl Machovec Dehn, President
-    Jenny Birmelin, Vice President of Swimming
-    Mia Byrne, Vice President of Triathlon
-    Noah Birmelin, Newsletter Editor
-    Karen Rosinski, Librarian
-    Michael Mistak, Webmaster
-    Lana Krolikowski, Secretary
-    Ken Gutowski, Treasurer
-    Katy Michalski, Vice President of Marketing
-    Jon Logan, Vice President of Cycling

I would like to thank outgoing officers Jennifer Warstler, Cecilia Brzys, and Jaret Johnson for all of the energy and leadership each of them have and continue to contribute to FAST. 

3) Help us keep our website up-to-date!

The updated website has a special section to list Member Accomplishments.  These pages can only be as up-to-date as you help us make them.  Please check out the pages, learn a little about fellow members and send updates to the address listed on each page!
http://www.swimfasttrifast.com/index.php/About-Fast/fast-member-accomplishments.html

4) Camping with the President, without the Secret Service

For the past several years, David and I have traveled 'Up-North' for the Inter Rockin' Triathlon at Interlochen State Park the weekend following the 4th of July. It coincides with the last weekend of the Cherry Festival.  (i.e. Parade and Fireworks!)  Campground reservations for the weekend open up soon.  Free s'mores to all FAST members who stop by our campsite on Saturday night.

Have a safe and Happy New Year, and go FASTer in 2010!
Cheryl Machovec Dehn